21841

Antique Map Moravia Ortelius, Abraham

Moravia

Title: Moraviae, quae olim Marcomannorum Sedes, Corographia, A.D. Pavlo Fabritio Medico et Mathematico Descripta; et a Generosis Moraviae Baronibus Quibusdam corecta.

Cartographer: Ortelius, Abraham

Published: Antwerpen, Christopher Platin,

Date: 1573

Size: [35,6 x 47,2 cm]

Technic: Copper engraving / hand colored.

Description: Copper engraving, hand colored in outline and wash. Fine and decorative early map of Moravia. The map provides good information's on early place names in the 16th century in Moravia, as well rivers and mountains are engraved. Villages and towns are still shown as miniature views. In the upper left corner we find the renaissance cartouche and in the lower right corner we see a mileage scale with a circle and the coats of arms of Moravia.

Notes: In excellent condition.

Condition: Excellent

Reference: Broe. 104

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